Santa Clara County property record for 856 Berry Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,228 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.349 acres (15,190 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,600,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $54,933 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 189-12-052 |
| Primary APN | 189-12-052 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,228 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,228 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,190 sqft (0.349 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 217 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 856 BERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ALTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94024-5415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R110 |
| Legal Description | GOLDEN MAP G2 831 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLDEN HEIGHTS EAST |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 510001 |
856 Berry Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 BERRY AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-5415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202425703061 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025574441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Berry Ave was $54,933.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Los Altos City |
| Elementary School District | Los Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,692,000 (+2%) Land $4,222,800 Building $469,200 | |
| 2025 | $54,933.00 | $4,600,000 Land $4,140,000 Building $460,000 |
| 2023 | $3,386.00 (-1.23%) | $145,829 Land $51,705 Building $94,124 |
| 2022 | $3,428.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 856 Berry Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 856 Berry Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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